Chapter I

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From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE AUTHOR AND THE KING ARE INDUCED TO VISIT THE MODERN ATHENS.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The other, in that glow and grandeur, which gains in intensity what it stands some chance of losing in duration,--which is the grand idol of its day; and which, when that day has closed, is gathered to the sepulchre of its fathers, to make room for another--and the same.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE AUTHOR AND THE KING ARE INDUCED TO VISIT THE MODERN ATHENS.

the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)

From this reading THE AUTHOR AND THE KING ARE INDUCED TO VISIT THE MODERN ATHENS.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading THE AUTHOR AND THE KING ARE INDUCED TO VISIT THE MODERN ATHENS.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The other, in that glow and grandeur, which gains in intensity what it stands some chance of losing in duration,--which is the grand idol of its day; and which, when that day has closed, is gathered to the sepulchre of its fathers, to make room for another--and the same.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading The other, in that glow and grandeur, which gains in intensity what it stands some chance of losing in duration,--which is the grand idol of its day; and which, when that day has closed, is gathered to the sepulchre of its fathers, to make room for another--and the same.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The other, in that glow and grandeur, which gains in intensity what it stands some chance of losing in duration,--which is the grand idol of its day; and which, when that day has closed, is gathered to the sepulchre of its fathers, to make room for another--and the same.

the period of time during which something continues

From this reading The other, in that glow and grandeur, which gains in intensity what it stands some chance of losing in duration,--which is the grand idol of its day; and which, when that day has closed, is gathered to the sepulchre of its fathers, to make room for another--and the same.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others

From this reading “Ego et Rex meus.”--WOLSEY.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

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From this reading “Ego et Rex meus.”--WOLSEY.

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The other, in that glow and grandeur, which gains in intensity what it stands some chance of losing in duration,--which is the grand idol of its day; and which, when that day has closed, is gathered to the sepulchre of its fathers, to make room for another--and the same.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added

From this reading The other, in that glow and grandeur, which gains in intensity what it stands some chance of losing in duration,--which is the grand idol of its day; and which, when that day has closed, is gathered to the sepulchre of its fathers, to make room for another--and the same.

brought together in one place

From this reading The other, in that glow and grandeur, which gains in intensity what it stands some chance of losing in duration,--which is the grand idol of its day; and which, when that day has closed, is gathered to the sepulchre of its fathers, to make room for another--and the same.

a state of high honor

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading The other, in that glow and grandeur, which gains in intensity what it stands some chance of losing in duration,--which is the grand idol of its day; and which, when that day has closed, is gathered to the sepulchre of its fathers, to make room for another--and the same.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The other, in that glow and grandeur, which gains in intensity what it stands some chance of losing in duration,--which is the grand idol of its day; and which, when that day has closed, is gathered to the sepulchre of its fathers, to make room for another--and the same.

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

From this reading The other, in that glow and grandeur, which gains in intensity what it stands some chance of losing in duration,--which is the grand idol of its day; and which, when that day has closed, is gathered to the sepulchre of its fathers, to make room for another--and the same.

an artful or simulated semblance

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The other, in that glow and grandeur, which gains in intensity what it stands some chance of losing in duration,--which is the grand idol of its day; and which, when that day has closed, is gathered to the sepulchre of its fathers, to make room for another--and the same.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

a material effigy that is worshipped

From this reading The other, in that glow and grandeur, which gains in intensity what it stands some chance of losing in duration,--which is the grand idol of its day; and which, when that day has closed, is gathered to the sepulchre of its fathers, to make room for another--and the same.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading THE AUTHOR AND THE KING ARE INDUCED TO VISIT THE MODERN ATHENS.

the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

From this reading The other, in that glow and grandeur, which gains in intensity what it stands some chance of losing in duration,--which is the grand idol of its day; and which, when that day has closed, is gathered to the sepulchre of its fathers, to make room for another--and the same.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The other, in that glow and grandeur, which gains in intensity what it stands some chance of losing in duration,--which is the grand idol of its day; and which, when that day has closed, is gathered to the sepulchre of its fathers, to make room for another--and the same.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading THE AUTHOR AND THE KING ARE INDUCED TO VISIT THE MODERN ATHENS.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading The other, in that glow and grandeur, which gains in intensity what it stands some chance of losing in duration,--which is the grand idol of its day; and which, when that day has closed, is gathered to the sepulchre of its fathers, to make room for another--and the same.

with relatively high volume

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

engage in

From this reading The other, in that glow and grandeur, which gains in intensity what it stands some chance of losing in duration,--which is the grand idol of its day; and which, when that day has closed, is gathered to the sepulchre of its fathers, to make room for another--and the same.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

the force of workers available

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

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From this reading “Ego et Rex meus.”--WOLSEY.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading THE AUTHOR AND THE KING ARE INDUCED TO VISIT THE MODERN ATHENS.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

not any; not one

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The other, in that glow and grandeur, which gains in intensity what it stands some chance of losing in duration,--which is the grand idol of its day; and which, when that day has closed, is gathered to the sepulchre of its fathers, to make room for another--and the same.

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From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

cheap or pretentious or vain display

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

fruit preserved by cooking with sugar

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

plural of “realm” — a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading “Ego et Rex meus.”--WOLSEY.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The other, in that glow and grandeur, which gains in intensity what it stands some chance of losing in duration,--which is the grand idol of its day; and which, when that day has closed, is gathered to the sepulchre of its fathers, to make room for another--and the same.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The other, in that glow and grandeur, which gains in intensity what it stands some chance of losing in duration,--which is the grand idol of its day; and which, when that day has closed, is gathered to the sepulchre of its fathers, to make room for another--and the same.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

a chamber that is used as a grave

From this reading The other, in that glow and grandeur, which gains in intensity what it stands some chance of losing in duration,--which is the grand idol of its day; and which, when that day has closed, is gathered to the sepulchre of its fathers, to make room for another--and the same.

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The other, in that glow and grandeur, which gains in intensity what it stands some chance of losing in duration,--which is the grand idol of its day; and which, when that day has closed, is gathered to the sepulchre of its fathers, to make room for another--and the same.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading The other, in that glow and grandeur, which gains in intensity what it stands some chance of losing in duration,--which is the grand idol of its day; and which, when that day has closed, is gathered to the sepulchre of its fathers, to make room for another--and the same.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE AUTHOR AND THE KING ARE INDUCED TO VISIT THE MODERN ATHENS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE AUTHOR AND THE KING ARE INDUCED TO VISIT THE MODERN ATHENS.

in the direction of

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

not having an identifying mark

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE AUTHOR AND THE KING ARE INDUCED TO VISIT THE MODERN ATHENS.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The other, in that glow and grandeur, which gains in intensity what it stands some chance of losing in duration,--which is the grand idol of its day; and which, when that day has closed, is gathered to the sepulchre of its fathers, to make room for another--and the same.

at the time that

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

which person or people

From this reading The one, in that unmarked guise which is fitting for one who lives more for the glory of others than of himself, and who sets more value upon the single sentence which preserves his memory when he is no more, than upon all that he can possess or enjoy in this world.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

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From this reading “Ego et Rex meus.”--WOLSEY.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The renown of the Scottish Metropolis,--that city of wonders and of wisdom, of palaces and of philosophy, of learned men and of lovely women, had sounded so long and so loudly in their ears, that toward the close of summer 1822, the Author of these pages and the Sovereign of these realms, were induced to pay it a visit, each in that state and with that pomp and circumstance which was becoming his station in the world.